Question

1. which statement best describes a \scientific law\? * 1 point scientific law vs scientific theory describes what happens explains why or how it happens e=mc² f=ma a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature. an educated guess about what will happen in a natural event. an explanation of nature based upon popular beliefs.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: A scientific law describes what occurs under specific natural conditions (e.g., \( F = ma \), \( E = mc^2 \) show consistent occurrences).
• Analyze Option 2: An "educated guess" is a hypothesis, not a scientific law.
• Analyze Option 3: Scientific laws are based on evidence, not popular beliefs. So Option 1 matches the definition of a scientific law.

Answer:

A. A statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.